Romeo and Juliet- Is Friar Lawrence Guilty of Murder?

Is Friar Lawrence Guilty Of Murder?

The story of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a tragedy of two star-crossed lovers who cannot be together because of a feud between their families. With the help of Romeo’s trusted ally Friar Lawrence they marry, but within a couple of hours Romeo slays Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin.
Romeo is then banished to Mantua and cannot be with Juliet. Friar Lawrence has to think fast and decides on an elaborate plan which involves Juliet taking a dangerous potion. Tragedy follows and the lovers die.
Friar Lawrence is a friend to the Montague’s and an ally to Romeo and Juliet. He is Romeo’s spiritual father and his role model. Romeo tries not to disappoint him. Friar Lawrence is not a worldly man and doesn’t always think ahead. He is naïve and acts on impulse a lot. He plays a large part in the tragic development of the story.
We first meet Friar Lawrence a few hours after the ball at the Capulet’s house. The Friar is tending to his...